C1 58 power glide transmission question

[Eric A.]

Need some guidance on an automatic power glide transmission for a 1958. Does anyone know the correct factory color this was painted. I think it was flat black but not sure. Going to get e car judged and not around my judging manual currently. If black please let me know of it is a true flat or semi-flat paint. Thanks Eric

[Mike M.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

i painted both of my cast iron powerglides a flat black.mike

[Eric A.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

Thanks - Did you paint the linkage too. I know the neutral switch does not get painted but not sure about the linkage.
Eric

[Mike M.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

CAST BLAST.mike

[Eric A.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

CAST BLAST.mike

Mike, Sorry new with termalogy. Cast Blast ? My automatic linkage is new and is cast metal (silver) right now. I have heard mixed reviews it was painted flat black and others say it was cast metal (silver) in color. Sorry still new at this.

Eric

[Mike M.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

cast blast is a paint that trys to simulate raw finish of a given metal. since your linkage is new an has a "silver" finish, i'd leave it alone and use as such. i painted mine cast blast because they were originals with surface rust that i removed with glass beading. mike

[Joe M.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

Mike is correct, case flat black, linkage/neutral safety switch/blue plastic Powerglide emblem unpainted.

[Eric A.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

Do you have a photo of the BLUE powerglide emblem on a 58". I am sure where that should be. i only ahve a powerglide raised letters but it is also painted black. This would be a big help.
Thanks, Email - EAllenMBA@gmail.com

Thanks,

[Joe M.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

I did not take a photo of it when I had my 1960 PG out of the car. The mounting area is on the torque converter at about the 1 or 2 o'clock position. The blue disk has a square hole in the center and it mounts over a small square bump of cast iron on the torque converter. It is glued in place over the square bump.

[Joe M.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

It is an approximately 3" diameter disk, pale blue.

[Pat H.]

Re: C1 58 power glide transmission question

Eric
Here is a pic of the Blue Disc on the to right hand side of my 59 Powerglide. Car was built in Nov 58. I'm not sure that this pic will be okay, but pm me and I'll try it again
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